Job Details

Project Coordinator, School, College, and Unit (SCU) Support, Annual Giving

Position Number: 6432273
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Project Coordinator, School, College, and Unit (SCU) Support, Annual Giving

Requisition Number: 66368
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 10-Aug-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Annual Giving team in Advancement at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Project Coordinator! This role is responsible for helping secure new, recurring, and upgraded gifts under the $25,000 level in support of key performance indicators.
Under the guidance of the Director of Annual Giving - Broad-based Fundraising, this position supports the management of Annual Giving's internal partnerships in fulfillment of broad-based and multi-channel fundraising campaigns. Through close collaboration with school, college, and unit (SCU) Advancement teams, student groups, staff and faculty, this position will contribute to fundraising efforts that highlight the breadth of philanthropic opportunities at CU Boulder to a wide audience of alumni and other constituents. This is an entry-level role meant to provide a pathway for a successful career in fundraising and relationship management.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At CU Boulder Advancement, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone matters and all can thrive. This dedication is rooted in our core values and our mission to drive impactful fundraising and engagement. Our team actively engages in learning, reflection, and the transformation of systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate oppressive ideologies-including racism, sexism, ableism, and heterosexism. We recognize our responsibility to lead by example in building a supportive and inclusive culture for both internal colleagues and external partners. We hold ourselves accountable through individual and divisional goals that continuously assess our progress, growth, and outcomes-ensuring alignment with our mission and values every step of the way.
The Annual Giving team is a centralized team on the CU Boulder campus focused on creating and driving fundraising strategies supporting the acquisition and retention of entry-level and mid-level donors and moving donors through the major gift continuum. This team prioritizes the ethical collection and use of data to support operations built on best-practices and champions a donor-first philosophy towards the solicitation of donors giving gifts of less than $25,000 in support of the short and long-term priorities of CU Boulder.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Campus Support

Manages the campus-wide crowdfunding program, including identifying campaign opportunities and supporting those projects from inception to completion.
Maintains working relationships with campus partners to facilitate affinity-based fundraising opportunities.
Supports multi-channel annual giving campaigns that incorporate segmented content and/or audiences based on SCU affiliation.
Supervises industry trends related to community fundraising and documents opportunities to implement standard processes at CU Boulder.

Annual Giving

Participates in the implementation of the agreed-upon baseline on Annual Giving activities that are shared across CU, as described within the Annual Giving Memorandum of Understanding.
Collaborates with colleagues across Advancement to achieve a cohesive approach to annual giving strategies and processes.
Supports the pursuit of CU Boulder's Annual Giving key performance indicators.
Under the guidance of the Director of Annual Giving - Broad-based Fundraising, reviews the effectiveness of Annual Giving programs and make suggestions for modifications and improvements.

Data and Reporting

Requests and manipulates data to provide lists, segments, analysis, and reports to support campus projects.
Ensures the on-time and accurate delivery of data files and reports to internal and external partners as necessary.
Supports the development and distribution of regular reports that enable Annual Giving and Advancement leadership to monitor, review, and celebrate fundraising activities.
Assists CU Boulder Annual Giving with data-driven decisions and analysis.

What You Should Know

This a remote position that will travel to campus several times a year for on-site events, project needs or other unforeseen circumstances.
This position will occasionally be required to work evenings/weekends.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $59,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be engaged. Be inclusive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style based on audience.
Desire to learn about fundraising techniques.
Ability to take constructive feedback from leadership and campus partners.
Ability to embrace the shared values of the Office of Advancement.
Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues.
The capacity to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as empathize with and relate to others' emotions.
Ability to work independently and with flexibility, to deal with changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and precision in work tasks.
The skill to prioritize tasks, meet set timelines, and manage workload efficiently, improving productivity and minimizing stress.
The willingness to take proactive steps, demonstrate resourcefulness, and seek opportunities for improvement without constant supervision. Growth mindset, resilience and perseverance.
Active listening skills.
Strong sense of personal ethics.
Ability to embrace a self-learner/self-starter approach.
Understanding of data compliance and integrity.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by August 10, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Project-Coordinator-School-College-and-Unit-SCU-Support-Annual-Giving/66368